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2020 Fall Sports To Go Ahead, Says Wyoming High School Activities Association

The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) has announced its decision that “educational based activities” will continue as planned this fall.

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The Full Updated 2020-2021 CIF Aquatic Sports Schedule

The full updated 2020-2021 California HS Aquatics Schedule has pushed the start of water polo to Dec. 14th and the start of swimming & diving to March 1st.

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Former WR Holder Jesse Vassallo Demonstrates His Team’s Open Water Safety Plan

1984 Olympian and former world record holder Jesse Vassallo made a YouTube video highlighting how his team is training safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Open Water Olympic Medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier Looking Ahead to Tokyo

Arena Elite Athlete Marc-Antoine Olivier has been France’s top open water swimmer since winning bronze the 10km in Rio. Now he’s looking towards Tokyo 2021.

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MAAC Joins Growing List of Conferences to Cancel Fall Sports

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has announced that they will be canceling all fall sports for the 2020-21 school year.

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GLVC Postpones Most Fall Sports, Will Compete in Spring

The Great Lakes Valley Conference, home to some of DII top swimming and diving teams, has decided to postpone most fall sports until spring.

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Arizona St. Will Redshirt Entire Swimming Roster for 2020-2021 NCAA Season

Arizona State head coach Bob Bowman says that the move is being made in the interest of safety for the program’s student athletes.

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Texas Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for 2020-2021 Academic and Athletic Year

We examine the Texas University Interscholastic League guidelines for mitigating the risk of spreading COVID-19 during the 2020-21 academic & athletic year.

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FHSAA Changes Course; Delays Start of HS Sports Until August 24

Florida high school fall-season sports, including swimming & diving, won’t be allowed to begin practice until at least August 24.

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U. of Wisconsin Projects $100 Million in Lost Revenue If Football Is Cancelled

If Camp Randall Stadium is quiet this fall, Wisconsin’s athletics director says that its revenue losses could reach over $100 million.

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CIF North Coast Section Releases 2020-2021 Swimming & Water Polo Dates

The CIF-NCS regular swimming competition play is 5 days longer than CIF Southern Section. Likewise, boys and girls water polo is combined unlike CIF-SS.

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Wisconsin Pushes High School Swimming Start Date to August 17

The start of the girls’ swimming season is being pushed back 1 week, while other “higher risk” sports will see their seasons begin in September.

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Washington Pushes Most HS Sports to Spring; Swimming Could Remain in the Fall

The WIAA, which governs high school sports in the state of Washington, has shifted most fall sports, including football and volleyball, to the spring.

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Denison, Other NCAC Schools Suspend Competition Through End of Year

The NCAC, home to D3 powerhouses Denison (above) and Kenyon, has announced that they will be canceling all fall sports during the 2020 fall semester.

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Northern Ireland Pools Set To Open Friday, July 24th

Things are looking up for Northern Ireland athletes, with swimming pools, spas and community centers getting the green light to open on Friday, July 24th.

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